Calm contentment

Satisfied

Also known as gratified

Strength 2 of 4

Pleased that something you wanted or worked for has come about as hoped, with a sense of completion: it is done, and done well enough.

In the body

  • A slow nod
  • Chest settling after effort
  • Arms and hands loosening after work

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

EffectivenessCompetence

Softer and stronger

  1. Content
  2. Satisfied
  3. Fulfilled

Often confused with

Content

Satisfied comes from something wanted or worked for coming about; content is a broader ease with how things are, with no particular goal behind it.

Fulfilled

Satisfied is about a particular want or task coming good; fulfilled runs deeper, a sense that your life or efforts carry meaning.

Faux feelings that can hide this

AcknowledgedCompetentSuccessfulVindicated